I moved away from the San Francisco Bay Area for the first and only time when I was 27. It was a year after 9/11. I got my first cell phone and to this day, I have retained my Chicago…
Blessed Easter
I’m just going to go stream-of-consciousness because it’s 4/20, Holy Saturday and I haven’t shared much lately. I was interviewing for three jobs, none of which panned out. I’m not one to half-ass when it comes to preparation, resulting in…
The Reality of the College Admissions Scandal
I want to comment on yesterday’s headlines around celebrities and wealthy parents being implicated on a scandal to get their children into elite universities. These celebrities include Lori Loughlin who starred as Aunt Becky in the television show Full House…
What I Learned from a Weight Loss Challenge
For the month of January, Dean and I participated in a weight loss challenge with other couples in our town. Entry was $40 with a winner for men, women and couple splitting the pot based on percentage weight loss. As…
A Sweet Escape to Museum of Ice Cream
It’s been heartwarming to see how communities are working together to help those who are affected by the government shutdown. When will the shutdown ever end?! I was also glad to read that yesterday, Museum of Ice Cream in San…
Last Year Was My Best Year Ever
Last year was my best year ever. In fact, I bought a book called “Your Best Year Ever: A 5 Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals” by Michael Hyatt. It’s full of action plans, check boxes and templates….
My Favorite Books of 2018 and Why They Matter
I read 13 books this year, which is on-pace with what I did last year. There were a handful of books I couldn’t finish including “The Perfect Nanny” which took France’s top literary prize. Not sure how that happened! Speaking…
Camp Fire Family of 6: Lost Everything
In the spirit of giving and the holiday season, I wanted to share the story of the family I found through the Facebook group: Paradise Fire Adopt a Family. Rachel Smith and her family were lucky to escape with their…
The Most Important Midterm Election in American History
For this midterm election, I wrote and I wrote and I wrote. Through Postcards to Voters, I mailed handwritten postcards to Democratic voters in swing races. I’m not a registered Democrat; I’m an Independent. However, the current Republican administration does…
How to Eat Healthy: Advice from a Nutritionist
One of my new year’s resolutions was to meet with a nutritionist, which I did several months ago. I’ve since implemented her advice and I’m now physically at my peak. I have never been healthier. The nutritionist also cured my…